What a good explanation of Boolean logic which drives Inkscape. I had to learn Venn diagrams as a 13 year old kid back in the 70's and it's a pity the teachers didn't have a clue what they were talking about, neither did my parents who could add up in penny's, shillings, and pounds. Thank you very much!
As an 80s child, I can relate lol. The principles of Boolean commands used to give me a lot of headaches tbf. I knew what they did but it took me longer than expected to learn how they worked lol. Once I understood how they worked, I stopped looking at the icons to guess which each did and started to instinctively know which to choose. Just like coding in a way - it is only confusing until you know what you are looking at Thanks for the kind words my friend, much appreciated. #StayCreative
Thank you so much. I make a clear effort to improve my skills so I really appreciate the fact that you havce noticed, thank you. As for the Mesh Gradient, of course I can. I already have a video planned for Halloween, so I will happily add it to my list and do that for you, mmy friend. #StayCreative
I use combine quite a bit to combine multiple objects together so I can do path effects. Some path effects will only accept paths. Some will accept groups. I get confused as to which path effect requires what and out of habit just do a combine. Then if I need, break apart or split. Up until this video, I was always confused about break apart, split and the new fracture command. This is a YT save for me. Thanks!
I am glad that I could be the spark that helped you to understand. This video esspecially was a difficult one for me to make. Not because it was hard to make but simply because what has become very simple in my head, is far harder to explain. You may have heard me during the video, trying to pick my words carefully so I could accurately explain without going into too much jargon which would just confuse people more. The fact that this has helped you, reassures me that I did a good job. I tried not to miss anything out but there was a lot of "Right! How do I explain the difference between the two without making it too hard to understand". There was also a lot of "Nope! That won't do" lol Fracture is a really cool addition and I wanted to cover it, along with the others because it's new & I haven't (As of yet) seen anyone else cover it. As always my friend, thank you & #StayCreative
@@ButtonPressGraphics lol - I didn't even know until Martin mentioned yesterday on your Shape Builder video that Fracture will also work on bitmaps. It is these little tidbits of knowledge that become jewels in your toolbox.
@@CelticOneDesign Oh I agree with you. I know a heck of a lot about Inkscape but Martin is a GOAT with his knowledge. He is always my go to & I regularly watch his content to keep up to date. I have personally learned a lot from him & Logos By Nick. Like you say, lot's of little bits of info or methods I never thought to do. With that said, as much as I love that people watch my content, I think people should watch many different creators because we all have our own ways of doing things. Fracture certainly is a game changer. This update has tons of quality-of-life upgrades & features. I love it. #StayCreative
@@ButtonPressGraphics Well - here is a little jewel for you. Many of the live path effects require the node tool. Did you notice the new LPE tool? Try that instead of the node tool the next time you do lattice deformation.
@@CelticOneDesign Yes, indeed I have lol. I've always prefered to use the node tool with LPEs, personally. It always gives way more intuitive control but I assume you already know that 🙃 FYI I reported a bug recently regarding Perspective/Envelope. The "Mirror In Vertical/Horizontal" options have dissappeared so if you notice that one, do not fret. The devs are aware and have confirmed with me that it is a bug & are working on a fix. Shame too because I think that is my favourite LPE lol #StayCreative my friend
@@amigaworkbench720 That is a fascinating idea. It what way do you mean though? Are you meaning a word processor tool that would work in the same way that MS Word works? Honestly, I do not know if that would work but I am no developer. However, I think it is a very interesting idea. I suggest leaving the idea in the forum on the Inkscape website. Great suggestion. I am glad you enjoyed my video. Remember to #StayCreative my friend
@@ButtonPressGraphics Yes, you know how you can use tables in Word to position text or graphical elements. That would be an awesome tool to have in Inkscape because you could, for example, design complex posters or even magazine pages.
@amigaworkbench720 That is something that can already be done within Inkscape my friend. There are many ways to create tables and use them to create complex poster designs. For example, you can create a table and then convert them into guide lines. This allows you to use them for whatever is needed. I may make a video explaining this as I am not sure if this is something that has been covered. Thanks for the idea my friend.
@@herbsscrollingstation5270 I have always tried to make a very real effort to slow down my speech so it is easier to understand. I also try to always explain what I am doing instead of just saying "Now click here, increase this, now click that!" because if people do not understand what it is I am actually doing, it will make it far harder to understand & learn for themselves so thank you. I have now often been told the same from lots of different people which reassures me that the choice I made when starting the channel, is very much a good thing. I appreciate you my friend
That is a great suggestion, thank you. I am sure that I can put something together for you. I will add it to the list and work on it in the next couple of weeks. Watch this space & until then.. #StayCreative
dear sir i like very much your tutorials because i'a beginner but i have a quistion. I use a font Lobster and when i do split path it is not correct working with that font. What can i use for this Thx in advance Guido Morren
@@guidomorren1959 Hello my friend. That is a good question. When you use the path commands on text, Inkscape cannot define the path and so, it will either result in the command not working correctly or the text will disappear altogether. This is usually because it has not been converted into a path first. To fix this, simply select the text, then go to the Path Menu and select Object To Path. You can now make sure it has worked (because visually, nothing will change) by looking at the information bar under the colour swatches. Within that bar, it will say that the selected object is a Path instead of Text. Now when you go back to use Split Path option and try again. You will find that it will work now. Do not feel bad for this as it is a very common mistake and one that I still occasionally make myself lol. Hope this helps #StayCreative my friend
That is a great question. They work in a similar way. However, with group, you are able to ungroup quickly making it ideal for moving/resizing multiple objects in one go. The main difference though is how it can then be edited. When you use group, you cannot edit the objects inside the group individually without first ungrouping them. Also, there are certain Path Effects & edits that will only work as a group & ones that only work with Combined objects. An example of this could be combining multiple objects that are not overlapping & then using one single gradient for all the combined objects. There are a lot more differences too but I don't want to bog you down with lots of information at the same time lol. Experient for yourself & see - Create a series of random shapes, then Duplicate all of the shapes & move them to the side. Then use Group on the first set & Combine on the second. Finally, try and edit both in the same way. You will instantly nottice a difference, I am sure. Again, great question my friend #StayCreative
@@ButtonPressGraphics Thank you so very much for the explanation and quick response. It was not too much or too little just right. I like your channel very much.
@@vincebaker3384 I am very thankful that you appreciate my content so it is me that should thank you. All you amazing, creative people have made this channel what it is today & I feel honoured so thank you my friend 😁
@@ButtonPressGraphics I tried, one grouped and one combined. To move objects in either I use node tool, marquee all nodes on desired object, click and drag to desired position. Both group and combined are still as they are, a group or combined.
@@kevinfoo8031 This is due to the update I think as I have just checked and it no longer works as it used to. Now, the difference is limited to how they interact with each other. So, I guess I am going to have to be more detailed lol. When using a group, it is a temporary. Whereas Combine is permanent. So say you have a selection of objects that are already in a group but you want to put an object over the top and use that object as the basis for your overall shape (like changing four squares that are lined up like a grid, and coverting it into a circle so each of the squares make up 1/4 of the circle - top-left, top-right & so on). If you tried to select the circle and then the group, selecting to use a boolean operation like Intersection would not work. Boolean operations only work on paths and the group is not treated like a path so you willl get the "One of the objects is not a path" message at the bottom and nothing will happen. With combine, however, doing the same method with Combine instead of group. This will work because Combine is also a boolean operation. As such, you can still use the other Path commands on it. Meaning that using Path> Intersection will work as intended. For these reasons, I use group to move/resize a lot of objects when I do not want to make any other changes whereas, if I know that I will be using the objects as part of a larger design that I want to further edit together like the example above, I will use combine instead as this allows the objects to remain as a path. I hope that this is not too complicated to understand but if it is, please let me know and I can do a video for you all as I think it may be easier to understand visually than verbally in the comments...unless you understand exactly what I mean. I am sure that if you follow the stteps above, you will see what I mean. I am just very aware that throwing terms like "Boolean Operations" around can become very confusing for those who are unaware what it all means. As I said, hopefully I have explained myself correctly hehe
What a good explanation of Boolean logic which drives Inkscape. I had to learn Venn diagrams as a 13 year old kid back in the 70's and it's a pity the teachers didn't have a clue what they were talking about, neither did my parents who could add up in penny's, shillings, and pounds. Thank you very much!
As an 80s child, I can relate lol. The principles of Boolean commands used to give me a lot of headaches tbf. I knew what they did but it took me longer than expected to learn how they worked lol. Once I understood how they worked, I stopped looking at the icons to guess which each did and started to instinctively know which to choose. Just like coding in a way - it is only confusing until you know what you are looking at
Thanks for the kind words my friend, much appreciated. #StayCreative
The quality of your videos have risen and they are just the right length. I would like a tutorial on mesh gradients please
Thank you so much. I make a clear effort to improve my skills so I really appreciate the fact that you havce noticed, thank you.
As for the Mesh Gradient, of course I can. I already have a video planned for Halloween, so I will happily add it to my list and do that for you, mmy friend.
#StayCreative
@@ButtonPressGraphics Thanks very much
Another excellent production , well done .
Thank you very much my friend. It really is a pleasure 😁
#StayCreative
I use combine quite a bit to combine multiple objects together so I can do path effects. Some path effects will only accept paths. Some will accept groups. I get confused as to which path effect requires what and out of habit just do a combine. Then if I need, break apart or split.
Up until this video, I was always confused about break apart, split and the new fracture command. This is a YT save for me. Thanks!
I am glad that I could be the spark that helped you to understand. This video esspecially was a difficult one for me to make. Not because it was hard to make but simply because what has become very simple in my head, is far harder to explain. You may have heard me during the video, trying to pick my words carefully so I could accurately explain without going into too much jargon which would just confuse people more. The fact that this has helped you, reassures me that I did a good job. I tried not to miss anything out but there was a lot of "Right! How do I explain the difference between the two without making it too hard to understand". There was also a lot of "Nope! That won't do" lol
Fracture is a really cool addition and I wanted to cover it, along with the others because it's new & I haven't (As of yet) seen anyone else cover it.
As always my friend, thank you & #StayCreative
@@ButtonPressGraphics lol - I didn't even know until Martin mentioned yesterday on your Shape Builder video that Fracture will also work on bitmaps.
It is these little tidbits of knowledge that become jewels in your toolbox.
@@CelticOneDesign Oh I agree with you. I know a heck of a lot about Inkscape but Martin is a GOAT with his knowledge. He is always my go to & I regularly watch his content to keep up to date. I have personally learned a lot from him & Logos By Nick. Like you say, lot's of little bits of info or methods I never thought to do.
With that said, as much as I love that people watch my content, I think people should watch many different creators because we all have our own ways of doing things.
Fracture certainly is a game changer. This update has tons of quality-of-life upgrades & features. I love it.
#StayCreative
@@ButtonPressGraphics Well - here is a little jewel for you. Many of the live path effects require the node tool. Did you notice the new LPE tool? Try that instead of the node tool the next time you do lattice deformation.
@@CelticOneDesign Yes, indeed I have lol. I've always prefered to use the node tool with LPEs, personally. It always gives way more intuitive control but I assume you already know that 🙃
FYI I reported a bug recently regarding Perspective/Envelope. The "Mirror In Vertical/Horizontal" options have dissappeared so if you notice that one, do not fret. The devs are aware and have confirmed with me that it is a bug & are working on a fix. Shame too because I think that is my favourite LPE lol
#StayCreative my friend
That was amazing! All though, I wish we have MS Word table tool in Inkscape.
@@amigaworkbench720 That is a fascinating idea. It what way do you mean though? Are you meaning a word processor tool that would work in the same way that MS Word works?
Honestly, I do not know if that would work but I am no developer. However, I think it is a very interesting idea.
I suggest leaving the idea in the forum on the Inkscape website. Great suggestion.
I am glad you enjoyed my video. Remember to #StayCreative my friend
@@ButtonPressGraphics Yes, you know how you can use tables in Word to position text or graphical elements. That would be an awesome tool to have in Inkscape because you could, for example, design complex posters or even magazine pages.
@amigaworkbench720 That is something that can already be done within Inkscape my friend. There are many ways to create tables and use them to create complex poster designs. For example, you can create a table and then convert them into guide lines. This allows you to use them for whatever is needed.
I may make a video explaining this as I am not sure if this is something that has been covered. Thanks for the idea my friend.
@@ButtonPressGraphics That would be video I would definitely watch!
@amigaworkbench720 leave it with me 😉
Thany you for posting
You are very welcome my friend
@@ButtonPressGraphics yeah and some tutorials most people speak too fast. Put in your tutorials it's very understandable thank you very much
@@herbsscrollingstation5270 I have always tried to make a very real effort to slow down my speech so it is easier to understand. I also try to always explain what I am doing instead of just saying "Now click here, increase this, now click that!" because if people do not understand what it is I am actually doing, it will make it far harder to understand & learn for themselves so thank you. I have now often been told the same from lots of different people which reassures me that the choice I made when starting the channel, is very much a good thing.
I appreciate you my friend
Can you make a video teaching how to create logos with all these techniques that you teach us here? and flyers too if possible? Thanks in advance
That is a great suggestion, thank you. I am sure that I can put something together for you. I will add it to the list and work on it in the next couple of weeks. Watch this space & until then.. #StayCreative
dear sir
i like very much your tutorials because i'a beginner but i have a quistion.
I use a font Lobster and when i do split path it is not correct working with that font.
What can i use for this
Thx in advance
Guido Morren
@@guidomorren1959 Hello my friend. That is a good question. When you use the path commands on text, Inkscape cannot define the path and so, it will either result in the command not working correctly or the text will disappear altogether. This is usually because it has not been converted into a path first.
To fix this, simply select the text, then go to the Path Menu and select Object To Path. You can now make sure it has worked (because visually, nothing will change) by looking at the information bar under the colour swatches. Within that bar, it will say that the selected object is a Path instead of Text.
Now when you go back to use Split Path option and try again. You will find that it will work now.
Do not feel bad for this as it is a very common mistake and one that I still occasionally make myself lol.
Hope this helps
#StayCreative my friend
@@ButtonPressGraphics thx very much
@@guidomorren1959 You are very welcome my friend. If you have any problems, don't hesitate to get in touch.
#StayCreative
Then what is the difference between group and combine?
That is a great question. They work in a similar way. However, with group, you are able to ungroup quickly making it ideal for moving/resizing multiple objects in one go. The main difference though is how it can then be edited. When you use group, you cannot edit the objects inside the group individually without first ungrouping them. Also, there are certain Path Effects & edits that will only work as a group & ones that only work with Combined objects. An example of this could be combining multiple objects that are not overlapping & then using one single gradient for all the combined objects.
There are a lot more differences too but I don't want to bog you down with lots of information at the same time lol. Experient for yourself & see - Create a series of random shapes, then Duplicate all of the shapes & move them to the side. Then use Group on the first set & Combine on the second. Finally, try and edit both in the same way. You will instantly nottice a difference, I am sure.
Again, great question my friend #StayCreative
@@ButtonPressGraphics Thank you so very much for the explanation and quick response. It was not too much or too little just right. I like your channel very much.
@@vincebaker3384 I am very thankful that you appreciate my content so it is me that should thank you. All you amazing, creative people have made this channel what it is today & I feel honoured so thank you my friend 😁
@@ButtonPressGraphics I tried, one grouped and one combined. To move objects in either I use node tool, marquee all nodes on desired object, click and drag to desired position. Both group and combined are still as they are, a group or combined.
@@kevinfoo8031 This is due to the update I think as I have just checked and it no longer works as it used to. Now, the difference is limited to how they interact with each other. So, I guess I am going to have to be more detailed lol.
When using a group, it is a temporary. Whereas Combine is permanent. So say you have a selection of objects that are already in a group but you want to put an object over the top and use that object as the basis for your overall shape (like changing four squares that are lined up like a grid, and coverting it into a circle so each of the squares make up 1/4 of the circle - top-left, top-right & so on). If you tried to select the circle and then the group, selecting to use a boolean operation like Intersection would not work. Boolean operations only work on paths and the group is not treated like a path so you willl get the "One of the objects is not a path" message at the bottom and nothing will happen.
With combine, however, doing the same method with Combine instead of group. This will work because Combine is also a boolean operation. As such, you can still use the other Path commands on it. Meaning that using Path> Intersection will work as intended.
For these reasons, I use group to move/resize a lot of objects when I do not want to make any other changes whereas, if I know that I will be using the objects as part of a larger design that I want to further edit together like the example above, I will use combine instead as this allows the objects to remain as a path.
I hope that this is not too complicated to understand but if it is, please let me know and I can do a video for you all as I think it may be easier to understand visually than verbally in the comments...unless you understand exactly what I mean. I am sure that if you follow the stteps above, you will see what I mean. I am just very aware that throwing terms like "Boolean Operations" around can become very confusing for those who are unaware what it all means.
As I said, hopefully I have explained myself correctly hehe